18-spot Ladybird - Myrrha octodecimguttata
Description
The 18-spot Ladybird is a fairly small species. The background colouration is a rich brown (Cream-spot Ladybird is slightly darker and a larger insect). ID can be clinched by the rounded 'M' mark on the Pronotum.
Identification difficulty
Habitat
A tree dweller, showing a preference for the tops of Scots Pines.
When to see it
Can be encountered in most months.
UK Status
Widespread in Britain, but occasional and rather local in occurrence.
VC55 Status
Occasional and local in Leicestershire and Rutland. There were approximately 17 VC55 records for this species up to March 2015.
Graham CalowSapcote garden126 July 2018
Mike HiggottCounty Hall09 September 2015
Graham CalowSapcote garden126 July 2018
Mike HiggottCounty Hall09 May 2018
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Graham CalowSapcote garden126 July 2018
Graham CalowSapcote garden126 July 2018
Mike HiggottCounty Hall19 August 2015found under Scots Pine
Mike HiggottCounty Hall09 September 2015
Mike HiggottCounty Hall09 September 2015
